1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Reborn with a Modern HEMI Engine

The styling and power combination of the original 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda make it a collector's dream

but it's an extremely rare and costly vintage muscle vehicle that seldom auctions off in excellent shape.

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Fortunately, Plymouth produced a lot more Barracudas with identical designs in 1970.

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When the folks at the RestoMods YouTube channel made this crazy HEMI-powered 1970 Plymouth Cuda RestoMod

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The RM28 began as a standard 318 cubic-inch V8 Plymouth Barracuda in 1970.

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Its vintage style and eye-catching red paint caught the attention of the RestoMods crew,

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Following the purchase, the vehicle was completely restored from the ground up by the RestoMods crew

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The RM28 still has a bright red paint job with black details, such as a black rear spoiler and vinyl graphics.

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Modern LED headlights enhance the front fascia, and the bodywork is smoothed for a more streamlined

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Inside, the contemporary modifications continue with a 14-inch leather-wrapped billet aluminum steering wheel

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unique carbon-fiber-faced AutoMeter gauges, air conditioning, and a contemporary audio system.

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Prior to its collapse, Plymouth produced a number of fantastic cars, but none are as recognizable

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